In Capdrot, it is therefore not rare to hear “Pool!” “, Expression shown before shooting a clay plateau propelled from 80 to 110 km/h and about 50 meters.
A young hope
The Périgourdin Valentin Lacoste, a member of the club since the age of 11, is today champion of France junior category (16-21 years). At 17, he was able to distinguish himself from 600 shooters from all over France in Cestas (Gironde), from Thursday 24 to Sunday 27 July. Participants clashed on series of 25 trays.
The young winner trains every Saturday at the BTC, from 2 to 6 pm. Valentin Lacoste joined the French team this year and is preparing the European championship which will take place in France, in Cazaubon, in the Gers. As for the world championship, it is in New Zealand that we will have to make the trip.
Different from the hunting rifle, that for the ball-trap is more precise and more resistant: it allows you to pull several hundred cartridges in a row without heating too much. The butt is equipped with an anti -culse system so as not to hurt the shoulders. These technical aspects are attracting more and more women.
On Saturday morning, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., the club is ready to welcome those who want to discover this sport, providing the equipment, under the authority and accompaniment of an instructor.
